Syracuse University

Center for Fellowship & Scholarship Advising

Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship

About the Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship

The Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by The Washington Center (TWC), provides outstanding students pursuing an IT related degree with an opportunity to apply technology solutions to the business of diplomacy. The program awards five Fellows (three graduates and two undergraduates) with tuition assistance, mentorship, and professional development to launch their careers in the U.S. Department of State’s Foreign Service. Fellows who successfully complete the program and the Foreign Affairs IT Specialist entry requirements will receive an appointment as a Foreign Service Information Management Specialist (IMS).

Special Location of award, if applicable: U.S. university and internships in Washington, D.C.

Eligible applicants:

– must be US citizens
– Undergraduate fellowship applicants should be in their sophomore year, expecting to graduate in spring 2020
– Graduate fellowship applicants must be seeking admission to a US graduate school and enroll in fall 2018 in a 2 year full time master’s degree program in an IT related field
– have a GPA of 3.2 or higher and this must be maintained for the duration of the fellowship
– must be prepared to enter foreign service

University endorsement required?

No

Citizenship requirement:

Must be U.S. citizen

The Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship application process:

Review the information on the fellowship website on eligibility, application process and the fellowship recipient obligations.

Discuss with CFSA and your mentor(s) your plans to apply for the fellowship.